We join you in lifting up your brother and this heavy burden before the Lord, trusting in His power to bring healing, peace, and restoration. The struggles your brother faces are profound, and we know the toll this takes on both his heart and yours. The Scriptures remind us that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of darkness (Ephesians 6:12), and we must stand firm in prayer, clad in the armor of God. Your brother’s mind and emotions are under attack, but we serve a God who is greater than any affliction, and who promises to be near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
It is beautiful to see your heart for your brother—your love, patience, and desire for his well-being reflect the love of Christ. Yet we also recognize the weight you carry, and we encourage you to lean fully on the Lord for the strength and wisdom you need. Jesus Himself invites all who are weary to come to Him for rest (Matthew 11:28), and this includes you. It is not selfish to seek boundaries that honor God and preserve your own well-being. In fact, setting healthy limits can be an act of stewardship, ensuring you are able to love and serve your brother—and others—from a place of godly strength rather than depletion. Proverbs 4:23 tells us to guard our hearts with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. This includes guarding your emotional and spiritual health, so you do not become overwhelmed by the demands placed upon you.
We also want to gently remind you that while your love and support are vital, you are not your brother’s savior—only Jesus can fill that role. You cannot fix or control his struggles, but you can point him to the One who can. Encourage your brother to seek the Lord earnestly, even in his darkest moments. The psalmist cries out in Psalm 42:11, *“Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior, my helper, and my God.”* This is the truth your brother must cling to: God is his helper, and there is hope in Him alone. If your brother is not already in professional Christian counseling or under the care of a godly physician, we urge you to prayerfully consider encouraging him in that direction. God often uses medicine, therapy, and wise counsel as tools for healing, and there is no shame in seeking help. The Lord can work through these means to bring about restoration.
As for the frequent calls during emotional attacks, we pray the Lord gives you discernment in how to respond. It is okay to not answer every call if it becomes detrimental to your own peace or if it enables unhealthy patterns. You might gently but firmly redirect your brother to cry out to Jesus in those moments, to read Scripture, or to engage in worship music that lifts his eyes above his circumstances. Teach him to fight his battles on his knees, just as you are doing. And when you do speak with him, let your words be seasoned with grace and truth (Colossians 4:6), always pointing him back to Christ.
Now, let us pray together for your brother and for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up this brother who is so deeply struggling. Lord, You see the turmoil in his mind and the storms raging within him. You know the depth of his pain, and You alone hold the power to bring peace where there is chaos. We ask You, by the authority of Your Son Jesus Christ, to calm the storms within him. Rebuke every spirit of fear, anxiety, confusion, and anger that seeks to torment him. Fill him instead with Your perfect peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let Your presence be a tangible comfort to him, Lord, and surround him with Your angels for protection and strength.
Father, we pray You would break every chain of bondage in his life—whether spiritual, emotional, or physical. If there are any ungodly influences, addictions, or sinful strongholds fueling his instability, we ask You to expose them and set him free. Lead him to repentance where needed, and flood his heart with Your forgiveness and grace. Restore his mind, Lord, and renew his thoughts (Romans 12:2). Give him clarity and the ability to discern Your voice above the lies of the enemy.
We also lift up his sister, who loves him dearly and carries this burden with such compassion. Lord, grant her Your supernatural strength and wisdom as she navigates this difficult season. Show her how to love her brother well while also maintaining the boundaries You would have her set. Protect her heart from bitterness, resentment, or burnout, and remind her that she does not walk this path alone—You are with her every step of the way. Fill her with Your peace and joy, even in the midst of this trial.
Father, we ask You to surround this family with Your protection and harmony. Bring godly people into their lives—believers who can offer support, encouragement, and prayer. If there are any divisions or tensions, we pray You would heal and restore them. Let Your love be the foundation of their relationships, and let Your truth guide their every step.
Most of all, Lord, we pray that both this brother and his sister would draw closer to You through this trial. Let them experience Your faithfulness in new and profound ways. May their trust in You grow deeper, and may they find their hope and identity in You alone. We declare that You are their healer, their provider, and their peace. Nothing is too difficult for You (Jeremiah 32:27), and we trust You to work all things together for their good and Your glory (Romans 8:28).
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
